Retail Assistant - Cafeteria
St Hildas School
Retail Assistant - Cafeteria
St Hilda’s School | Gold Coast | Queensland
Part Time Term Time – 35 hours/week – Monday to Friday – 6.30am – 2.00pm
Retail: $32.95/hour
Commencing: 20 April 2026 to 30 November 2026
St Hilda’s School, Gold Coast invites applications for the position of Retail Assistant – Cafeteria commencing 20 April 2026.
About You
- You are a friendly, reliable and customer-focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- You take pride in delivering exceptional service and enjoy working as part of a team.
- You communicate with ease across a diverse range of people, from students and staff to parents and visitors, and approach every interaction with professionalism, warmth and a positive attitude.
- You are organised, safety-conscious and committed to maintaining high standards in everything you do.
About Us
Located on Queensland’s Gold Coast, we are one of Australia’s leading independent Anglican Day and Boarding Schools for girls from Pre-Prep to Year 12. With an enviable reputation of excellence in girls’ education and world class facilities, St Hilda’s School has a long and proud history of outstanding academic achievement, grounded in strong Anglican Christian values.
About the Position
The Retail Assistant plays a key role in the day-to-day operation of the Jennifer Reeves Cafeteria. Working collaboratively under the direction of the Retail Supervisor, you will assist with food preparation, sales of food and beverages, stock control and cleaning. You will prepare and coordinate a range of healthy and nutritious menu items to an acceptable industry standard, operate the Point of Sale (POS) system, and ensure all goods received comply with FSANZ legislation requirements.
Key Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team under the direction of the Retail Supervisor
- Friendly, punctual and reliable
- Strong customer service skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work in a methodical, safe, systematic and efficient manner
- Experience or ability in food preparation and basic kitchen operations
- Familiarity with Point of Sale (POS) systems (desirable)
- Current Paid Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- Current CPR/First Aid Qualification (desirable but not essential)
- Possession of, or willingness to obtain, a Queensland Food Handlers Certification
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing, bending, pulling, pushing and lifting.
Why Join St Hilda’s School?
Be part of a passionate values-driven community which embraces collaboration and innovation and supports staff wellbeing and professional growth. We are a community which promotes belonging and connectedness. We offer staff use of the school gym, a comprehensive employee assistance program and professional development opportunities. Enjoy the convenience of an onsite co-located Early Learning Centre at very reasonable rates, providing peace of mind and proximity for staff with young families.
As a prospective member of the St Hilda’s Community, you must be willing to support the Code of Conduct and the stated values and Anglican Ethos of the School.
The successful applicant must hold a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or be eligible to obtain one prior to appointment and be willing to have their name submitted to the Anglican Church’s Professional Standards Register.
Application Requirements
Please submit the following:
- A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
- A Curriculum Vitae, including contact details for two professional referees
Applications should be submitted by 8.00am Friday 20 March 2026.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. St Hilda’s School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Any questions about the position should be directed to Melanie Cowan, People and Culture Manager at mcowan@sthildas.qld.edu.au or (07) 5532 4922.
*Please do not email applications to Melanie directly.